RR,
If you are former military or Fed Gov employee, the Hale Koa in Waikiki is a good deal. You might try a local travel agent for package deals; they book seats in bulk and can offer good prices.

You won't have much competition with this economy.

Thanks for the info XRR-kat, that was the first place I checked but they were booked all through Feb. and March.

We did find a nice place in Hauula, and will be flying out Feb. 5th

Now where to go and what to see???? I know I'll find plenty, and I'm going to do my best to see as much as the Island as I can, staying out of the big city's

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Thanks for the info XRR-kat, that was the first place I checked but they were booked all through Feb. and March.

We did find a nice place in Hauula, and will be flying out Feb. 5th

Now where to go and what to see???? I know I'll find plenty, and I'm going to do my best to see as much as the Island as I can, staying out of the big city's

Are you going to just Oahu or you hitting some of the other islands?

On Oahu, you definitely have to go to the Arizona memorial. Do a Luau, Paradise Cove at the Ko Olina resort is good. You could head up to the Polynesian Culture Center but that can be some bucks, nice drive up there though. Also go up to the Dole Plantation.

On Oahu, you definitely have to go to the Arizona memorial. Do a Luau, Paradise Cove at the Ko Olina resort is good. You could head up to the Polynesian Culture Center but that can be some bucks, nice drive up there though. Also go up to the Dole Plantation.

Prolly just Oahu and yes the Arizona memorial is on the short list. We'll be staying in Hauula so we won't be to far from the PCC, the Dole Plantation sounds cool.................taking notes..........Thanks

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"A man can never have too many motorcycles, like any good craftsman you need the proper tool for the job at hand. A man needs more tools than a hammer, the same goes for bikes." ~Mr. Cob~

On Oahu, you definitely have to go to the Arizona memorial. Do a Luau, Paradise Cove at the Ko Olina resort is good. You could head up to the Polynesian Culture Center but that can be some bucks, nice drive up there though. Also go up to the Dole Plantation.

We'll be staying near the PCC and the wife wants to go a to Luau, but I'm a cheap ass (need money to rent a bike) I'll check out Paradise Cove..................and Pearl Harbor is on the top of the list.

Still taking notes...................Thanks

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The earlier you get to any of those places the better off you will be. No way to avoid the "big city" here on Oahu.

Yeah, that's what I'm hearing

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Originally Posted by sandgroper

nice choice, you are about as far away from Waikiki as you could be without heading pack. enjoy your holiday
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That's what I wanted, and I know I'll enjoy it

Thanks

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just got back from the northshore this morning on the 08 GS adventure...met another GSA rider in the Pipeline parking lot.. he is 2Adventure on here. I know another GSA owner up at Schofield Bks.. but can never remember his name. We need a Hawaii subforum

You stationed at Camp Smith? I was there in Jan and saw a nice bike in the parking lot.

Y'all have another ADV rider headed that way... I'll be there in May; stationed at Camp Smith. I went to the dark side and bought my first HD... figured I couldn't do any long rides, so why not by a Hog... lol
So I dropped $30k on an '09 CVO Road Glide.

From reading the thread, sounds like my GSA is going to be a bit much for most of the riding there? I am debating on leaving it in Seattle, so I have something to ride on the main land. Think I should go ahead and bring it? Up side to leaving would be I'd be able to get back and get some long riding in... but hate to just leave it to gather dust and only get ridden once a year.

Unfortunately my wife isn't getting her join spouse assignment until Jan, so I'll have to find somewhere smaller to live... but when she gets there in Jan, our plan is to do it right and rent a place right on a beach, or as close to one as we can get. Probably only gonna live in Hawai'i once, might as well do it right!

just got back from the northshore this morning on the 08 GS adventure...met another GSA rider in the Pipeline parking lot.. he is 2Adventure on here. I know another GSA owner up at Schofield Bks.. but can never remember his name. We need a Hawaii subforum

You stationed at Camp Smith? I was there in Jan and saw a nice bike in the parking lot.

Y'all have another ADV rider headed that way... I'll be there in May; stationed at Camp Smith. I went to the dark side and bought my first HD... figured I couldn't do any long rides, so why not by a Hog... lol
So I dropped $30k on an '09 CVO Road Glide.

From reading the thread, sounds like my GSA is going to be a bit much for most of the riding there? I am debating on leaving it in Seattle, so I have something to ride on the main land. Think I should go ahead and bring it? Up side to leaving would be I'd be able to get back and get some long riding in... but hate to just leave it to gather dust and only get ridden once a year.

Unfortunately my wife isn't getting her join spouse assignment until Jan, so I'll have to find somewhere smaller to live... but when she gets there in Jan, our plan is to do it right and rent a place right on a beach, or as close to one as we can get. Probably only gonna live in Hawai'i once, might as well do it right!

just got back from the northshore this morning on the 08 GS adventure...met another GSA rider in the Pipeline parking lot.. he is 2Adventure on here. I know another GSA owner up at Schofield Bks.. but can never remember his name. We need a Hawaii subforum

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Originally Posted by mrt10x

just got back from the northshore this morning on the 08 GS adventure...met another GSA rider in the Pipeline parking lot.. he is 2Adventure on here. I know another GSA owner up at Schofield Bks.. but can never remember his name. We need a Hawaii subforum

You stationed at Camp Smith? I was there in Jan and saw a nice bike in the parking lot.

Y'all have another ADV rider headed that way... I'll be there in May; stationed at Camp Smith. I went to the dark side and bought my first HD... figured I couldn't do any long rides, so why not by a Hog... lol
So I dropped $30k on an '09 CVO Road Glide.

From reading the thread, sounds like my GSA is going to be a bit much for most of the riding there? I am debating on leaving it in Seattle, so I have something to ride on the main land. Think I should go ahead and bring it? Up side to leaving would be I'd be able to get back and get some long riding in... but hate to just leave it to gather dust and only get ridden once a year.

Unfortunately my wife isn't getting her join spouse assignment until Jan, so I'll have to find somewhere smaller to live... but when she gets there in Jan, our plan is to do it right and rent a place right on a beach, or as close to one as we can get. Probably only gonna live in Hawai'i once, might as well do it right!

Trying to get your point across??? I would leave your GSA on the mainland, bring the HD. There is really no offroad GSA riding available on Oahu, probably more on Maui and the Big Island. The ferry to Hawaii has been delayed at least a year, so unless you freight it over there on Young Bros, a rental is the only option. If you leave the GSA on the mainland you will be able to hop on a MAC flight and have a bike waiting for you. I bought my GSA strictly for when I return to the mainland... although I am having fun on the few twisties we have here.

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Trying to get your point across??? I would leave your GSA on the mainland, bring the HD. There is really no offroad GSA riding available on Oahu, probably more on Maui and the Big Island. The ferry to Hawaii has been delayed at least a year, so unless you freight it over there on Young Bros, a rental is the only option. If you leave the GSA on the mainland you will be able to hop on a MAC flight and have a bike waiting for you. I bought my GSA strictly for when I return to the mainland... although I am having fun on the few twisties we have here.

My bad, guess I double tapped the submit button.

Tough call on the GSA... hate to have it going to waste by only riding it once a year... but love it too much to sell it. Guess I've got a couple months to decide... lol